4.9 km away
Judd Falls
One of the most popular, easy hikes in Crested Butte.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 130 m
- Descent
- 130 m
Snodgrass
Crested Butte
Hike through a stunning aspen grove and beautiful meadows.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 9.2 km
- Ascent
- 258 m
- Descent
- 258 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.9 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 4˚
This classic local route offers up smooth black dirt singletrack winding through a gorgeous aspen grove on the flanks of Snodgrass Mountain. Where the trail passes through meadows, gorgeous wildflowers provide a colorful carpet. The upper reaches of the trail provide beautiful views of Mount Crested Butte, Whetstone Mountain, and the valley below.
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Description
Thanks to the mellow grade, the Snodgrass Trail is the perfect out-and-back route. Enjoy the sweet singletrack and deep woods in both directions with an easy climb up, and a mellow hike back down that isn’t too hard on the knees.
Snodgrass is a very popular hike due to its ease of access. You can either quickly drive to the lower trailhead, noted in the map here, or you can take a shuttle bus to the upper trailhead above Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Either way, you’ll get to enjoy this fabulous trail.
A portion of Snodgrass crosses private ranch land and as a result, a seasonal closure begins every year on August 14, according to Travel Crested Butte. The trail reopens in late spring to public access.
While the short season on this trail can be a bit of a downer, when you DO get to hike Snodgrass, it's a real treat!
Sources: https://travelcrestedbutte.com/crested-butte-trails-snodgrass-trail/
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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